Ormiston Pound is 135km west of Alice Springs, in the West MacDonnell Ranges. This day walk has everything, from shaded gorges with red rock cliffs looming on either side, to the incredible pound itself, with its lunar-esque landscape. There’s also rocky sections that house a surprising amount of native fauna, and some fantastic high viewpoints. We’d recommend walking this loop in an anti-clockwise direction, starting at the car park area. That way, the loop will build up to the awesome finish of walking (or wading/swimming) through Ormiston Gorge itself.
